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"Dengue Epidemic Sparks Public Health Emergency in Puerto Rico"

Originally Published 1 year ago — by AOL

Puerto Rico has declared a public health emergency due to a significant increase in dengue fever cases, with over 549 reported since the start of the year. The outbreak has prompted the government to access necessary resources to combat the situation, as cases have exceeded historical figures. The most common symptoms of dengue fever include fever, headaches, nausea, and body pain, with severe cases potentially leading to hospitalization and even death. Efforts to prevent the spread of the virus include eliminating mosquito breeding sites and promoting the use of mosquito repellents. This marks the second time Puerto Rico has declared a dengue epidemic, with the last one occurring in 2012.

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"Dengue Emergency Looms Over Brazil's Carnival Preparations"

Originally Published 1 year ago — by CNN

Rio de Janeiro's mayor has declared a state of public health emergency due to a dengue epidemic as the city and the rest of Brazil prepare for carnival celebrations. The surge in dengue cases has led to a record number of hospitalizations, prompting the city to plan the creation of ten centers to combat the disease and the vaccination of 354,000 children as soon as vaccines are released. Dengue, a mosquito-borne virus, is spread by the Aedes aegypti mosquito and can cause symptoms such as fever, nausea, and joint pain, with no specific medicine for treatment.

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